I will not show you an example of the pre-season training in this particular tutorial as I believe it would be more beneficial for you to see pre-season training schedules for a professional side who will train every day. Using those schedules, you may then be able to adjust appropriately to fit into a semi-professional schedule, where your team may only train once, twice or three times per week.
I will, however, give a brief overview of the main aspects of training which you should look to cover in pre-season. It is important to analyse the situation of the squad. You have players coming back from holiday who are not yet match fit, you may have new players joining the club and require blending into the current stock of players and you may be introducing new tactical approaches which will require practice teaching and practice for them to execute well.
Let's discuss a few key areas in a bit more depth:
Condition & Sharpness: The most important aspect of physical training is to ensure your players have a high standard of condition and sharpness. You cannot expect your players to be even remotely competitive if they are lacking in either category. They will just struggle, quite simply. So, modify your pre-season training to make sure your players are reaching their peaks in these aspects.
Physical Training: We're talking endurance, resistance and quickness. It would be a fantastic idea to take advantage of having no competitive games by putting your players through their paces physically. Get your players improving in this regard. Get them faster, stronger and fitter. In an age where the top footballers are also the top athletes in the trade, athleticism is becoming more and more important. If your players are faster, stronger and fitter than your opponents, they will have an important edge. Take advantage of the pre-season!!!
Tactical Training: New tactical approach? New players who do not yet know your tactical approach? Get them familiar with your tactics. We're talking attacking & defensive shadow plays, match preparation, set-pieces, etc. Playing friendlies will also help with tactical familiarity as your players will be thoroughly examined on their knowledge of your system. If your players have a full understanding of your tactical approach, they will implement your game plans on the pitch much more efficiently. Get drilling them on it!
Team Cohesion: Your players need to be able to trust each other and know everything about each other. They must be able to depend each other on the pitch at all times. As such, it is vital that any new players are welcomed fully by the squad and fit in easily. Perform training drills where your team has to work together. Don't be afraid to use team bonding exercises, they won't be a waste. A united squad is always more difficult to beat.
*NOTE* A more in-depth training approach will be discussed once the club is professional and I can display a full-time schedule.
I will, however, give a brief overview of the main aspects of training which you should look to cover in pre-season. It is important to analyse the situation of the squad. You have players coming back from holiday who are not yet match fit, you may have new players joining the club and require blending into the current stock of players and you may be introducing new tactical approaches which will require practice teaching and practice for them to execute well.
Let's discuss a few key areas in a bit more depth:
Condition & Sharpness: The most important aspect of physical training is to ensure your players have a high standard of condition and sharpness. You cannot expect your players to be even remotely competitive if they are lacking in either category. They will just struggle, quite simply. So, modify your pre-season training to make sure your players are reaching their peaks in these aspects.
Physical Training: We're talking endurance, resistance and quickness. It would be a fantastic idea to take advantage of having no competitive games by putting your players through their paces physically. Get your players improving in this regard. Get them faster, stronger and fitter. In an age where the top footballers are also the top athletes in the trade, athleticism is becoming more and more important. If your players are faster, stronger and fitter than your opponents, they will have an important edge. Take advantage of the pre-season!!!
Tactical Training: New tactical approach? New players who do not yet know your tactical approach? Get them familiar with your tactics. We're talking attacking & defensive shadow plays, match preparation, set-pieces, etc. Playing friendlies will also help with tactical familiarity as your players will be thoroughly examined on their knowledge of your system. If your players have a full understanding of your tactical approach, they will implement your game plans on the pitch much more efficiently. Get drilling them on it!
Team Cohesion: Your players need to be able to trust each other and know everything about each other. They must be able to depend each other on the pitch at all times. As such, it is vital that any new players are welcomed fully by the squad and fit in easily. Perform training drills where your team has to work together. Don't be afraid to use team bonding exercises, they won't be a waste. A united squad is always more difficult to beat.
*NOTE* A more in-depth training approach will be discussed once the club is professional and I can display a full-time schedule.
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